Pest Library | Indian Meal Moths

Plodia interpunctella

Color:

Copper reddish coloring on the outer part of wings

Legs:

6

Shape:

Elongated oval

Size:

5/8″ to 3/4″

Antennae:

Yes

Region:

Throughout the U.S.

The Indian meal moth was given its name after an insect scientist found it feeding on cornmeal, also known as Indian meal. From wing tip to wing tip, adult moths measure from five-eighths of an inch to three-fourths of an inch long.